Latkes: The most beautiful, tasty, divine, potato-based pancakes in the world. What is a latke? Imagine the crispiest french fries paired with the tangy fruity flavor of a ripe apple, and good cheer of the holiday spirit fried into pancake heaven. That is a latke. (also known as a potato pancakes) Why do we eat them? Latkes are fried in oil, which adds to their delectable nature and recalls an important evening in the history of the Jews. On Hanukkah, we eat food fried in oil to remember the oil that burned for eight nights instead of one night in the synagogue of the Maccabees. (Click here for some cute kids and more info!) Recipes: Not to brag or anything, but my mother makes the best latkes. You may be thinking, yeah sure, whatever, everyone thinks that their mom’s recipe is the best. But my mother’s recipe is actually the best. She’s won contests, and then she’s been asked not to compete in those contests because those latkes were TOO GOOD and made everyone else feel bad. The Blumbergs don’t mess around when it comes to latkes. And here’s our recipe: (this recipe may have been edited to keep secrets safe, but these latkes are delicious) Serves 2-4 people I would recommend doubling the recipe for a family of 4 The Base: POTATOES (3 Russets) ONIONS (1 small) For the base you can also mix in some sweet potatoes (or any other root veggie) to spice things up! Grate them both into a bowl and squeeze out all the water using your hands, in order to get rid of all the liquid. This way the pancakes will stay together. Seasoning: FLOUR (2 tbsp.) SALT (1 tsp) PEPPER (1 tsp) Add the seasoning and mix together with potato mixture. Frying: OIL (Canola, use about ¼ cup for each latke) Form the potato mixture into pancakes, and fry in oil until golden brown, making sure to flip them to get an even color. Serving: Serve latkes hot, pair with a nice applesauce, or some sour cream. These things go fast so make sure to make enough (and eat them while they’re hot!). HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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October 2018
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